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Is the EBITDA margin high or low?

The EBITDA margin of 18.03% is 14% above its 5-year average of 15.76%, near the high end of its 5-year range (11.94%–18.03%).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 13.41% above its 12-month average of 15.90%.

EBITDA|Gross Margin|Operating Margin|Profit Margin|All Metrics
EBITDA Margin

GWW EBITDA Margin

18.03%

Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.

+50.97% 5Y
GWW EBITDA Margin

GWW Average EBITDA Margin Chart

GWW EBITDA Margin

GWW Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

GWW EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

18.03%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

15.90%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

16.80%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

16.14%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

14.29%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

14.59%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

14.18%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+13.41%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+7.32%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+11.72%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+26.20%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+23.62%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+27.12%

GWW Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)$63.91B18.03%15.90%16.80%16.14%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$63.38B13.32%15.29%16.41%14.20%
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$62.03B14.63%14.72%13.96%14.98%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$60.62B13.04%13.42%12.94%0.89%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$68.31B15.98%14.36%11.60%10.60%
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.61B27.60%26.89%26.04%25.14%
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$70.06B44.34%43.28%41.76%43.89%
Fastenal Company (FAST)vs ›$54.57B22.38%22.36%22.82%22.91%
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs ›$54.31B31.87%31.51%30.90%30.12%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)vs ›$54.30B15.43%15.46%15.40%16.05%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

39.1%

EBITDA Margin

18.0%

Operating Margin

14.2%

Net Margin

9.7%

Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100

Why EBITDA Margin matters:

  • Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
  • Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
  • Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
  • Good proxy for operating cash generation

EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition

EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue

EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 18.03%.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 18.03% is 14% above its 5-year average of 15.76%, near the high end of its 5-year range (11.94%–18.03%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 15.90%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 16.80%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 16.14%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 14.29%.
What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 14.59%.
What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average EBITDA margin for GWW stock is 14.18%.

GWW EBITDA Margin History

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2026-03-3118.03%
2025-12-3115.77%
2025-09-3012.37%
2025-06-3016.29%
2025-03-3117.02%
2024-12-3116.42%
2024-09-3016.98%
2024-06-3016.44%
2024-03-3117.12%
2023-12-3115.36%
2023-09-3017.18%
2023-06-3017.12%
2023-03-3117.87%
2022-12-3115.83%
2022-09-3016.62%
2022-06-3015.35%
2022-03-3116.07%
2021-12-3113.84%
2021-09-3014.32%
2021-06-3011.94%
2021-03-3113.00%
2020-12-3110.88%
2020-09-3013.98%
2020-06-308.99%
2020-03-316.80%
2019-12-318.39%
2019-09-3013.44%
2019-06-3015.07%
2019-03-3115.01%
2018-12-3112.85%
2018-09-308.94%
2018-06-3014.26%
2018-03-3114.41%
2017-12-3111.76%
2017-09-3013.18%
2017-06-3011.40%
2017-03-3114.08%
2016-12-319.94%
2016-09-3014.89%
2016-06-3014.15%
2016-03-3114.90%
2015-12-3112.73%
2015-09-3015.71%
2015-06-3016.30%
2015-03-3116.55%
2014-12-3113.03%
2014-09-3017.15%
2014-06-3015.51%
2014-03-3116.77%
2013-12-3113.09%
2013-09-3016.35%
2013-06-3016.46%
2013-03-3116.76%
2012-12-3113.66%
2012-09-3012.90%
2012-06-3015.59%
2012-03-3115.55%
2011-12-3112.86%
2011-09-3016.11%
2011-06-3014.92%
2011-03-3115.67%
2010-12-3113.79%
2010-09-3015.19%
2010-06-3014.07%
2010-03-3113.08%
2009-12-3112.78%
2009-09-3013.98%
2009-06-3012.31%
2009-03-3113.16%
2008-12-3113.77%
2008-09-3014.53%
2008-06-3012.42%
2008-03-3113.09%
2007-12-3112.75%
2007-09-3012.49%
2007-06-3012.33%
2007-03-3112.45%
2006-12-3112.45%
2006-09-3011.90%
2006-06-3011.62%
2006-03-3111.38%
2005-12-3112.74%
2005-09-3011.35%
2005-06-3011.17%
2005-03-3110.12%
2004-12-3111.57%
2004-09-3010.23%
2004-06-3010.45%
2004-03-3110.35%
2003-12-3111.03%
2003-09-309.70%
2003-06-3010.01%
2003-03-3110.21%
2002-12-3111.72%
2002-09-3010.25%
2002-06-309.86%

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About W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Lake Forest, IL
23,500 employees
www.grainger.com
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Donald G. Macpherson
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